Author: Yimie Yong

Malaysia’s drone tech hub ambition: Opportunities & Challenges [Part 1]

In this first part, we briefly look into the opportunities awaiting Malaysia drone tech startups.

Temasek-backed Zilingo seeks to raise $150M-$200M – report

Zilingo will be joining a number of companies in Southeast Asia raising funds.

India bans 54 Chinese apps on ‘security concerns’ – report

Since June 2020, the Indian government has banned around 224 Chinese apps.

Malaysia to announce digital bank license winners next month – report

Malaysia’s move to issue digital banking licenses comes at a time when regulators across Asia including Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines are opening up the banking industry to digital players, encouraged by higher smartphone penetration and better internet connections.

Malaysia launches Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026, advancing digitalization of the financial sector’s among the strategic thrusts

Advancing digitalization of the financial sector is among the five strategic thrusts stated in the Blueprint. Among the initiatives include future-proofing key digital infrastructures, supporting a vibrant digital financial services landscape, strengthening cyber security readiness and responsiveness, and supporting greater use of technology for regulation…

AC Ventures’ Adrian Li says Indonesia’s the most compelling market to invest in ASEAN [Q&A]

Last month, AC Ventures had closed its Fund III with over $205 million in committed capital.

Ant-backed Indonesia’s Akulaku considers SPAC merger at $2B value – report

"Both parties have signed an exclusive relationship," a person familiar with the matter told TechNode Global.

AirAsia aims to become Asia’s largest food delivery, ride hailing company – report

AirAsia has been aggressively building its digital businesses and its Asean Super App over the last two years as most of its planes were grounded due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

[Updated] Malaysia’s AirAsia classified as financially distressed company

AirAsia triggered the financial distress criteria, known as PN17 back in July 2020. This came after its external auditor flagged significant uncertainties that cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern.